Berkeley Preparatory Academy vs Nexton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Summerville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
764 students
Nexton Elementary
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
944 students
| Measure | Berkeley Preparatory Academy Summerville, South Carolina | Nexton Elementary Summerville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 688 | #179 of 688 |
| National rank | #5109 of 50,301 | #13792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 764 | 944 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 944 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Summerville | Summerville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berkeley Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 66.5).
- •Berkeley Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.2).
- •Nexton Elementary is the larger school with 944 students compared with 764.
- •Berkeley Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Nexton Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Berkeley Preparatory Academy better than Nexton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Berkeley Preparatory Academy ranks higher (79.7 vs 66.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Berkeley Preparatory Academy and Nexton Elementary?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Summerville and Summerville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy: 764. Nexton Elementary: 944. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berkeley Preparatory Academy and Nexton Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy is 56th of 688 and Nexton Elementary is 179th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).